A New Heart

My cousin Junior is the most talented comedian. He brings so much joy to our family. Family gatherings are so much fun with him & without him, a serious downer, because we miss him so. He received a new heart this month and doing fine. We are so happy & thankful. Yet sad about the donor. I plan to become a donor. It's so important! A wonderful Thanksgiving blessing!

UPDATE
I pray that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving or Turkey Day. I enjoyed my peaceful time and had an opportunity to reflect on what I am thankful for. I have good health, living parents, a great family, good friends, and a job. So yes I am thankful and very blessed.

I wanted to provide an update on couple of things I posted on the blog. First, on my cousin who is in need of a heart transplant. He is still on the waiting list. They have put a pace maker and defibrillator or a ventricular assist device (VAD) in his chest. I am not sure why they have not given him an artificial heart. Right now as long as he prevents being stressed out, and does not have a heart attack and stay healthy he is strong enough to wait on the heart. He looks good though.

My uncle died. We attended the funeral in Mississippi. His son attended. We all worried it was too much for his heart but he seemed to be okay. But you could tell that the family was over taxed with worry after losing a father and worrying about the health of their brother. But prayer changes things and I pray he will get a heart or that the one he has now can survive for a very long time with the devices in his chest.

On finding Cherene Snow we touched based. I simply went to Facebook and she was there. We promised to stay in touch. She is in New York still acting.

On getting the Christian Louboutin shoes for $595.00, I don't think that is going to happen too soon. Husband said it was wasteful and that he would rather give it to charity than to buy one pair of shoes. He doesn't feel you should pay more than $200.00 bucks for a pair of shoes. He thinks there are too many people in need to waste money on something I won't even wear often since I change shoes with every outfit. So on this one, I kinda agree. As a matter of fact, two people have asked for help in purchasing toys and clothes for needy people for Christmas. They want us to help adopt a couple of families. I think this is a wonderful idea. Maybe, I'll try to get them later in the New Year. If not, I don't think I'll lose any tears over the shoes.

Yep! I need a break from being stressed out. I didn't realize how handling so many issues and others' problems could drain you. But they do. I am not complaining because I am basically a happy person. Right now though, I need a mental break from so much. How about this? My male cousin is in need of a heart. He needs it within 25 days. His heart just gave out on him. He is one of my favorite cousins. I mean family reunions will not be the same without him. So I am praying that he can get a new heart very soon. Not only this, his dad, has cancer and is dying. So he can't get his heart. So right now it is just a wait and see for my family.

Dang life can toss you a bunch of lemons real quick. If you don't make lemonade quickly, things can sour suddenly.

Pray for my relatives.....